West Haven, Connecticut vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 61.9% more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $80,941 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Cambridge
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West_Haven, CT vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to West_Haven, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher